Podcast
Questions and Answers
When did the earliest documented mentions of the Friday the 13th superstition appear?
When did the earliest documented mentions of the Friday the 13th superstition appear?
- Late 18th century
- Early 20th century
- Early 17th century
- Mid 19th century (correct)
What was the main goal of the 13 Club, founded by William Fowler?
What was the main goal of the 13 Club, founded by William Fowler?
- To celebrate the number 13
- To disprove superstitions (correct)
- To study the history of superstitions
- To promote belief in superstitions
In numerology, what does the number 12 represent?
In numerology, what does the number 12 represent?
- Completeness (correct)
- Oddity
- Misfortune
- Incompleteness
Which Norse goddess is Friday named after?
Which Norse goddess is Friday named after?
What activities did the members of the 13 Club engage in?
What activities did the members of the 13 Club engage in?
How did the Christian Church potentially contribute to the unluckiness associated with Friday?
How did the Christian Church potentially contribute to the unluckiness associated with Friday?
According to Donald Dossi, where can the roots of the Friday the 13th superstition be traced?
According to Donald Dossi, where can the roots of the Friday the 13th superstition be traced?
Why is the number 13 considered unlucky based on numerology principles?
Why is the number 13 considered unlucky based on numerology principles?
What combination of factors contributed to Friday acquiring an unlucky reputation?
What combination of factors contributed to Friday acquiring an unlucky reputation?
A historian researching the cultural impact of Friday the 13th discovers that a remote village in the Swiss Alps ceased all economic activity on that day starting in 1922, but public records offer zero explanation. Applying insights gleaned from the factors contributing to the superstition's origin, what is the MOST plausible hypothesis for their behavior?
A historian researching the cultural impact of Friday the 13th discovers that a remote village in the Swiss Alps ceased all economic activity on that day starting in 1922, but public records offer zero explanation. Applying insights gleaned from the factors contributing to the superstition's origin, what is the MOST plausible hypothesis for their behavior?
Flashcards
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
A superstition that Friday the 13th brings bad luck.
William Fowler
William Fowler
A US Army Captain who founded the 13 Club to disprove superstitions.
The 13 Club
The 13 Club
A group founded in 1881 to disprove superstitions, meeting on Friday the 13th and embracing 'bad luck'.
Number 13's Symbolism
Number 13's Symbolism
Signup and view all the flashcards
Frigg (Friia)
Frigg (Friia)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- The origin of the Friday the 13th superstition is unclear, but references first appeared around the mid-19th century.
The 13 Club
- US Army Captain William Fowler founded the 13 Club to disprove superstitions.
- The club consisted of 133 men in New York.
- They first gathered on Friday the 13th, 1881.
- Club activities included walking under ladders and breaking mirrors.
Historical Roots
- Folklore historian Donald Dossi suggests the superstition has roots in ancient history.
- In numerology, 12 represents completeness, while 13 is considered odd and uncomfortable.
The Unluckiness of Friday
- Friday was named after the Norse goddess Frig (AKA Friia), who was the goddess of love, beauty, wisdom, war, death, and magic.
- Friday was considered unlucky for weddings.
- The Christian Church demonized the goddess, contributing to the day's bad luck.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
